Kitchen Plumbing Services for Your Markham, IL Remodel
Kitchen plumbing during a remodel can be anything from swapping out faucets and hooking up disposals in a matter of hours, to a full-on multi-day job involving moving sinks to islands, running new gas lines for cooktops, adding prep sinks, or installing pot fillers. The complexity you choose shapes how long it takes, how much it costs, and if permits are needed. Whatever your project, we’ve got it covered.
Here’s my pro tip: get the plumber involved before cabinets are installed, not after. If you’re relocating the sink, the drain and vent work need to happen when the subfloor is accessible. Installing a new gas line for a range or island cooktop should be done prior to cabinetry. Pot filler faucets require opening the wall behind the stove — best done before tile or backsplash goes in. Scheduling us early keeps your project moving smoothly and on time.
We also respond to kitchen plumbing service calls outside of remodels — faucet repairs, disposal maintenance, dishwasher hookups, refrigerator water line installs. Remodeling your kitchen is also a great time to check your water heater’s capacity and clear out any slow drains before the new cabinets go in. Call 708-729-6560 for any kitchen plumbing needs.
What Kitchen Plumbing Services We Offer
Sink and Faucet Installation
We handle installs for every style of kitchen sink: undermount (coordinated with countertop cuts), drop-in, farmhouse/apron front, single and double bowl, and prep sinks. Our work includes fitting drain baskets, strainers, P-traps, and tying in braided stainless steel supply lines instead of old plastic ones that crack. We can also install and hook up garbage disposals during the same visit.
Faucet installs cover all types and mounting styles — single-hole, three-hole, deck-mounted — tested under pressure before we finish. Moving your sink to a new spot is a bigger job involving rerouting drains, vent pipes, and supply lines. We pull permits and handle inspections on those projects as well.
Connecting Dishwashers and Other Appliances
Dishwasher hookups include connecting hot water, running the drain line with a proper high loop or air gap to prevent backflow, and checking the electrical setup (which we coordinate with your electrician). For refrigerators with ice makers and water dispensers, we install dedicated cold water lines with shutoff valves located conveniently behind the fridge.
We also set up instant hot water taps, under-sink filtration systems, and reverse osmosis units. RO installs include faucet drilling on the sink deck, supply and drain connections, and tips on cartridge changes. Call 708-729-6560 anytime to get your kitchen appliances hooked up right.
Gas Line Installation and Repair for Kitchen
Switching your stove from electric to gas or adding a gas cooktop? We size and run the gas line from your meter or gas main, install a shutoff valve near the appliance, connect the stove with a flexible code-approved line, and perform pressure tests. We handle permits and inspections to keep everything safe and up to code. See our gas line service page for details on our approach.
Planning note: if you’re adding a gas line to a new island or relocated appliance, that rough-in needs to happen before cabinets arrive. Cutting into finished cabinetry later is a hassle and adds cost. Talk to your GC and us early to schedule this step.
Pot Filler Faucet Installation
Pot fillers mount on the wall near your stove to fill pots without lugging them from the sink. They require a cold water line run inside the wall, roughly 56–60 inches above floor level and about 4 inches off center of the cooking surface. It’s straightforward to install during remodels with open walls. In finished kitchens, it means cutting into drywall or tile, then patching and finishing afterward. Call 708-729-6560 to talk through your kitchen setup.
Island Sink Drain and Vent Solutions
Island sinks can be tricky because the drain can’t hook into a wall vent in the usual way. We use either island loop vents or air admittance valves (AAVs), depending on local code requirements. Running hot and cold water supply to the island is straightforward, but routing drain and vent lines below the subfloor and back up through the island cabinet takes planning. We install island sinks regularly and can guide you on the best setup for your kitchen design.
Kitchen Plumbing Tasks Checklist
- Removing and installing sinks (undermount, farmhouse, drop-in)
- Faucet installation for any style
- Garbage disposal install or replacement
- Hooking up dishwasher water and drain lines
- Installing refrigerator ice maker water lines
- Gas line installs for ranges, cooktops, ovens
- Pot filler faucet rough-in and fitting
- Under-sink water filtration and reverse osmosis systems
- Routing drains and vents for island sinks
- Replacing shutoff valves throughout kitchen plumbing
- Prep or bar sink plumbing in pantry or island
Timing Advice for Kitchen Plumbing
- Confirm sink location before demolition: Repositioning the sink is the biggest plumbing change and affects cost
- Install gas lines before cabinets: Gas rough-in needs to be done prior to cabinetry installation
- Pot filler before backsplash: It’s easier to open walls and run supply lines before tile or backsplash
- Upgrade shutoffs while exposed: Old gate valves should be swapped for ball valves during remodel
- Run fridge water lines early: Installing ice maker lines is simpler before countertops are installed
Common Questions About Kitchen Remodeling Plumbing
Yes, you can move your sink to the island, but it’s one of the more complicated plumbing tasks because island drains require special venting solutions like island loop vents or air admittance valves. Running hot and cold water is straightforward, but the drain and vent pipes need careful routing underneath the floor. We’ve handled many island sink installations—call 708-729-6560 before finalizing your plans.
It depends. Simple fixture swaps like faucets, disposals, or dishwasher hookups at the same location usually don’t need permits. But any work involving drain line rerouting, new water supply rough-ins, gas line installs, or layout changes requires permits. We take care of all permitting and inspections for you.
Definitely. Installing gas lines during a remodel is ideal since walls are open and accessible. We install gas lines for ranges, cooktops, and ovens—sized right, pressure tested, and permitted. Schedule the gas rough-in before cabinets go in to avoid costly changes later.
Yes, we often work alongside general contractors and designers as the plumbing subcontractor. We coordinate our rough-in and finish work with your project timeline and handle all permits. Call 708-729-6560 early to get us integrated into your schedule.